Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

Description

In this course, you will :

• Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to overall response of structures
• Identify types of loads on structures
• Recognize how do we model larger structures
• Recognize the role of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systems

Syllabus :

1. Introduction to Overall Response of Structures

• Reflections 

 

2. Loads, Building Response, and Resonance

• Lesson: Loads and Modeling
• Lesson Building Response 
• Lesson: Resonance 
• TedEd Lesson: Why Do Buildings Fall in Earthquakes 
• Lesson: Lateral Force-resisting Systems 
• Guest Lecture: Using Glass as a Structural Material

 

3. Building a Cardboard Chair

• Design Challenge Cardboard Chair
• Tutorial: Introduction to SketchUp Make 
• What do you think? 

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